Least Resistance Training Concepts' RENO, NV 3-DAY WORKSHOP DEMO AND ADOPTION at the Western States Wild Horse & Burro Expo Reno Livestock Events Center Descriptions of Planned Activities Part Two Last Revised 8-17-04 For background information regarding this event and a schedule, please here.

Wild Horse on the Lead Line Basic pressure and release. "Calming contact." (Using the line to generate "focus.") Forced movement vs. natural movement. Using the line to make hand contact.

Focusing Techniques for Wild Horses Bonding! Bonding! Bonding! Busy environment, calm mind. TTouch and mental clarity. Staying in focus.

Clicker Training for Wild Horses The benefits of positive motivation. Developing a conditioned response. Focusing and spook proofing. Shaping behaviors using the clicker.

Bomb Proofing Class Preparing the wild horse for bomb proofing. Simple objects, complex results. The importance of focus. The advantage of multi-source stimulus.
Please note: Previous adopters and their horses can participate in the Bomb Proofing Class. Please contact Betty Retzer for more information or to sign up. Persons adopting prison trained horses at the Expo are likewise invited to participate.

4-H Wild Horse Activities 4-H programs involving wild horses. The "Savvy Riders" & "Gift Horse Gang". Importance of Continuity of Training. "Kids" can Troubleshoot Too! See "Koal" the Ranger Horse and Lacy J. Dalton's "Comstock Mackay."

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Workshop Objectives Return to Workshops and Clinics Page What is a mentor? Go to LRTC Wild Horse Mentors Go to KBR World of Wild Horses & Burros Go To KBR Horse Net